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Registration Process for NYS and APH
Students who are legally blind must have been registered with the NYS Education Department and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) census program. Both registration processes are administered by the New York State School for the Blind Resource Center/Outreach Department, located in Batavia, New York. Below are forms and instructions for the annual census of NEW students who are legally blind.
* Please do not re-register a student if the student was previously registered. If you are unsure about a student’s registration status, you may inquire by calling (585) 343-5384, extension 207. Your cooperation in designating one person from each school district for this process is appreciated, and will help to eliminate duplication of registrations.
- The APH Field Memo and APH Registration Form PDF
(94 KB) explains benefits for registering students as legally
blind in NYS. Complete the registration form at
the end of the memo.
To register do one of the follwoing options: a) print and mail forms to the address at the top of the registration page, b) email completed forms directly to Lisa DeSantis ldesanti@mail.nysed.gov, or
c) send by fax to (585) 343-0652. - To order materials from APH, use the APH Quota Form [open
in PDF (36
KB)or Word
(33
KB)]. - For information regarding students classified as legally blind, go to News.
- To request books or other materials, use the Resource Center
Request Form
(37
KB).
Services offered by the NYS Resource Center:
- Ordering of APH Textbooks and Instructional Materials from Federal Quota Funds
- Textbook Depository that lends Braille and Large Print school based textbooks and literature
- NIMAS/NIMAC information regarding materials and ordering
- Technical Information, Consultation, and Referral Service for educational needs of students who are Blind and Visual Impaired
Contact Information:
NYS Resource Center for Blind, Visually Impaired
2A Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
Lisa DeSantis
(585) 343-5384, ext 207
ldesanti@mail.nysed.gov
Fax: (585) 343-0652
Dr. Mathis Calvin, Superintendent
mcalvin@mail.nysed.gov
(585) 343-5384, ext. 205
Michelle Campbell
mruble@mail.nysed.gov
Phone: (585) 343-5384, ext. 233
To order new Braille and Large Print books and materials please use the following vendor for the NYS Resource Center. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/timely.htm.
NIMAC/NIMAS
To learn more about accessible books open the following presentation
go to the NYS Special Education Department:
Accessible Instructional
Materials (AIM)
Additional NIMAS documents:
- NIMAS Regulations
(220 KB)
- NIMAS Resources for TVI's
(570 KB)
- NIMAS Ordering Process
(43 KB)
- NIMAS/CAST Contract/Purchase Order
(40 KB)
Or view the following documents for further information:
NIMAC/NIMAS powerpoint
(3.3
MB)
*Please use Internet Explorer to view this presentation. OR
PDF
(1.5
MB)